I thought I could save money by building my own moving boxes. I followed every step: folded the flaps, taped the seams, even double-checked the weight limits. But by the third box, the tape started peeling. The bottom flaps caved in when I tried to lift it. My kitchen plates hit the floor. I spent an hour re-taping, sweating, and swearing at cardboard. The cheap tape I bought to save a few bucks? Useless. I watched YouTube tutorials at 1AM, desperate for a fix. Nothing worked. In the end, I spent more on extra tape and replacing broken dishes than if I’d just bought sturdier boxes. I thought I was being smart. I just made more work for myself. #DIYDisaster #HomeBudgetFail #BrokeButCreative #Home